Theology
Women’s Ordination
“Does 1 Timothy 2:11-12 exclude women from ordination?” ABSTRACT The question of whether the apostle Paul, in 1 Timothy 2:11-12, prohibits women from being “ordained” is a controversial one. This text has frequently been used to exclude women from leadership and teaching roles in the church. However, there is a new perspective emerging on the […]
A Good Definition Of Grace…
When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high achievements, that is an award. […]
Interpreting The Cross Of Jesus
By the Rev. Edward Chinn, D.Min. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114 Written 20 March 2002 http://www.allsaintstorresdale.org Interpreting the cross of Jesus has been done since the first century of our era. Jesus of Nazareth was one of many thousands of men who were executed by crucifixion in the Roman Empire. To interpret the cross is to bring […]
The Essence Of Christianity – Plus Discussion Questions
THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY Human beings have three basic needs – for unconditional love, a sense of belonging, and a purpose for their lives. When I was asked to speak about the essence of Christianity tonight, I thought of these these three needs – they partly explain why I am a follower of Jesus. 1. […]
Paul’s Jewishness
“PharLap” wrote in message . > In article , “Paul Weary” > wrote: > > In fact the direction of modern critical scholarship (most notably the work > > of E P Sanders) is to emphasise both Jesus’ *and Paul’s* Jewishness. > > Far from it – can’t agree here. Increasingly Pauls “Roman-ness” > especially […]
The Date Of Easter
Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list R-021 [Repeat of CLM 881: 26 Aug 1999] We believe we can safely repeat this posting yet again because of the interested response it always draws . . . DETERMINING THE DATE OF EASTER The calendar is very important for a society so that it can determine when things should be done. In […]
Date Of Easter
Secular society wants to fix Easter holiday dates The National Secular Society wants to pin down Easter to a fixed date. It has asked the Government to fix the date in early spring to avoid problems with holiday planning and school terms. The Church of England says it is strange that a secular society should […]
Christianity Must Go Back To Its Roots
Clergy/Leaders’ Mail-list No. 2-078 (Leadership Issues) Early Church provides answers for effective 21st Century mission: CHRISTIANITY MUST GO BACK TO ITS ROOTS, SAYS JOEL EDWARDS Christianity’s credibility is on the line in 21st century Britain and, for its influence to survive, lessons must be drawn from the Early Church pioneers, says Evangelical Alliance General Director, […]
Greek Orthodox Easter
ORTHODOX WORLD NEWS LISTSERVER Latest news online at: http://www.goarch.org/worldnews =============== GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AMERICA 8-10 East 79th St. New York, NY 10021 Tel: (212) 570-3530 Fax: (212) 774-0215 Web: http://www.goarch.org Email: NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 23, 2002 Contact: Nikki Stephanopoulos ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE TO OBSERVE EASTER MAY 5TH CONSECRATION OF CHRISM HOLY […]
European Law Could Ban Distribution Of Old Testament
Religion Today Summaries a glimpse at news articles from around the world http://news.crosswalk.com Thursday, April 25, 2002 In Today’s Edition: ** European Law Could Ban Distribution Of Old Testament ** According to CNS News, a British legislator said Wednesday that a proposed European Union law against racism could ban some children’s stories and even the […]
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